Dogabi Shot Cup No. 125 embodies the whimsical ferocity of Korea’s mythical goblin — a spirit equally fond of laughter and protection. Sculpted by Hyung Jun Kim from white porcelain and crowned with 23.5 k gold horns and teeth, this one-eyed figure seems caught mid-grin, somewhere between charm and mischief.
Each cup is wheel-thrown and hand-carved, its pale glaze subtly mottled with warm undertones from the kiln’s oxidation fire. Though sized for a sip of sake or espresso, it carries the weight of an amulet — a small, shining guardian forged in flame.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
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Sculptural spirit — A functional vessel that doubles as a miniature Dogabi sculpture.
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Rooted in folklore — Inspired by Korea’s dokkaebi, mythic goblins known to guard, tease, and delight.
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Masterfully made — Crafted from porcelain, fired at over 2,280 °F, and finished with hand-applied 23.5 k gold.
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Each one unique — Individually thrown and shaped by Hyung Jun Kim at his THR Ceramic Studio in Goyang.
DETAILS
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Material: Ceramic (White Porcelain)
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Method: Wheel Throwing, Sculpting
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Kiln Temperature: 2,282 °F oxidation firing / 1,472 °F glaze / gold (British 23.5 k)
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Size: 60 × 60 × 55 mm | Ø 50 mm | 95 g
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Finish: Pale white oxidized glaze with 23.5 k gold details
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Origin: Handcrafted in Korea by Hyung Jun Kim | THR Ceramic Studio
THE BRAND
Dogabi is the ongoing ceramic mythology of Korean artist Hyung Jun Kim, who transforms the folklore of dokkaebi into tangible art. Each porcelain piece captures the playful tension between sacred and silly — a reminder that protection can grin back.
