Dreamy, drowsy, and a little otherworldly, Dogabi Oil Lamp No. 848 feels like a spirit caught mid-blink. Hand-thrown in white porcelain and sculpted by Korean artist Hyung-Jun Kim, this piece features a soft cream base contrasted by a deep violet mask that wraps around the eyes — an unusually gentle palette for such a mischievous face.
The half-lidded gaze, small horns, and gold-dipped teeth give it that unmistakable Dogabi presence: protective, humorous, and strangely tender. When lit, the flame hovers above the head like a tiny spell, transforming the lamp into a small ceremonial creature.
DESCRIPTION
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Material: Ceramic (White Porcelain)
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Method: Wheel throwing, sculpting, pierced decoration
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Kiln Temperature: 2102°F (oxidation firing), 1472°F (gold)
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Gold: British 23.5k
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Size: 100 × 100 × 90 (h) mm
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Weight: 305g
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
No. 848 has a softness that’s unusual in the Dogabi universe — the violet glaze, the sleepy eyes, the hushed expression. Yet the gold accents bring a glint of mischief back into the piece. It’s a small, emotive sculpture that happens to carry a flame.
THE BRAND
Dogabi is the ongoing ceramic world of Korean artist Hyung-Jun Kim, who transforms traditional goblin spirits into expressive contemporary porcelain. Each piece is entirely one-of-a-kind and hand-built to carry a little luck, humor, and gentle strangeness into everyday life.
