Dogabi No. 329 arrives with an unmistakable presence. Taller and more substantial than the earlier incense burners, this one feels like a proper household guardian — part protector, part trickster, entirely alive. Its shell-like crown with smoke openings, gold horns, and gleaming teeth give it the look of a myth mid-transformation. The expression shifts depending on the angle: a little mischievous, a little wild, completely captivating.
Created by Korean artist Hyung-Jun Kim, the maker behind Dogabi, each piece is inspired by the Korean dokkaebi — playful goblin spirits said to bring luck, laughter, and occasional chaos. Every Dogabi is individually thrown, carved, and glazed by hand, never molded, so each one exists as a single character in the world.
This burner works with both stick and cone incense. Smoke escapes through the top shell openings and the open mouth, turning the face into a small performance of moving clouds. A functional incense burner, yes, but also a sculptural object that holds the room simply by being in it.
A one-of-a-kind ceramic work with 23.5k gold details.
DETAILS
Material: white porcelain ceramic
Method: wheel-thrown, sculpted, pierced decoration
Kiln temperature: 2282°F oxidation firing
Glaze firing: 1472°F
Gold: British 23.5k
Size: 145 × 145 × 230 (h) mm / approximately 5.7 × 5.7 × 9.1 (h) inches
Weight: 1480 g
USE & CARE
Burns stick or cone incense
Use on a heat-safe surface
Do not leave burning incense unattended
Keep away from children, pets, and drafts
Allow the piece to cool completely before handling
THE BRAND
Dogabi is the ceramic universe of Korean artist Hyung-Jun Kim, inspired by the dokkaebi—mischievous Korean goblins said to bring luck, laughter, and the occasional bit of chaos. Each piece is hand-formed, glazed, and given an unmistakable personality: humorous, slightly feral, deeply charming. No molds are used; every Dogabi is a one-of-a-kind character meant to live with you, watch over your space, and maybe play a few tricks along the way.
