Dogabi Oil Lamp No. 839 reimagines a traditional Korean horong oil lamp as a whimsical goblin head. Shaped and sculpted by ceramist Hyung Jun Kim, the lamp is wheel‑thrown from white porcelain and glazed in a rich teal hue. A hand‑formed wick emerges from the top, and 23.5 k gold horns, teeth, and eye accents gleam against the matte texturedogabi.kr. Designed to burn paraffin oil, it can also function as an aroma diffuser—simply add essential oil to the reservoir to scent your space. Numbered and signed, No. 839 is the only one of its kind.
WHY IT'S SPECIAL
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Two-in-One Design: Use it as an oil lamp with paraffin oil or as an aroma diffuser for essential oils, making it both functional and decorative.
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One-of-a-Kind & Collectible: Each Dogabi horong is a single, numbered edition; No. 839 is unique and will never be replicated
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Mythical Inspiration: Dogabi is the old Korean word for goblin. In Korean folklore, goblins make gold for good people, protect their homes, and help them succeed. This lamp’s face channels that protective, playful spirit.
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Craftsmanship & Gilding: Wheel‑thrown, sculpted and pierced by hand, then fired at high temperatures and adorned with 23.5 k gold horns and teeth.
DETAILS
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Dimensions & Weight: Approximately 95 × 90 × 100 mm (about 3.74 × 3.54 × 3.94 in.) and 320 g (0.71 lb).
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Material & Method: Made from white porcelain; wheel‑thrown, sculpted and pierced. Glaze fired at roughly 2,102 °F in an oxidation kiln and refired at about 1,472 °F to bond 23.5 k gold details.
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Fuel & Use: Designed to burn paraffin lamp oil; includes a removable wick. It can also be used as an aroma diffuser with essential oils.
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Care & Safety: Always use on a stable, heat‑resistant surface. Trim and replace the wick as needed, avoid overfilling the reservoir, and never leave a burning lamp unattended. Hand wash only and avoid microwave or dishwasher use due to gold elements.
THE BRAND
THR‑Ceramic Studio, founded in South Korea in 2003 by Hyung Jun Kim and Seo Seok Man, combines traditional craftsmanship with imaginative design. The studio creates functional objects and unique sculptures, aiming to make ceramics approachable for everyday life. Hyung Jun Kim’s Dogabi series interprets the Korean goblin myth through expressive faces that are both playful and protective. Dogabi goblins are considered gods of abundance who bring wealth and guard homes, and Kim’s pieces capture this spirit with mischievous expressions and luxurious gold accents. Owning Oil Lamp No. 839 connects you with this cultural heritage and the artisanal expertise of THR‑Ceramic Studio.
