Dogabi No. 306 is a tall, totem-like flower vase with a wonderfully strange personality. With a single golden eye, pointed ears, and a mouth full of 23.5k gold teeth, it feels like a forest spirit emerging from a tree trunk. It has presence even when empty, and when holding branches or flowers it turns into a small scene — the blooms becoming hair, antlers, or thoughts depending on what you place inside. Taller than many of the earlier Dogabi vases, this one stands confidently on its own as both sculpture and vessel.
Created by Korean artist Hyung-Jun Kim, the maker behind Dogabi, each piece is inspired by the Korean dokkaebi — playful goblin spirits that bring luck, humor, and a little mischief. Every Dogabi vase is hand-thrown on the wheel and sculpted individually, so no two pieces are ever the same. This one-eyed character feels particularly watchful, like it is keeping an eye on whatever room it lives in.
A one-of-a-kind ceramic vase finished with 23.5k gold details.
DETAILS
Material: white porcelain ceramic
Method: wheel-thrown and sculpted
Kiln temperature: 2282°F oxidation firing
Glaze firing: 1472°F oxidation firing
Gold: British 23.5k
Size: 205 × 140 × 285 (h) mm / approximately 8.1 × 5.5 × 11.2 (h) inches
Mouth opening (diameter): ø100 mm / approximately 3.9 inches
Weight: 1230 g
USE & CARE
Intended for use as a flower vase or decorative object
Watertight interior glaze
Avoid harsh abrasives on gold areas
Hand-wash recommended
Handle with care; gold luster is not dishwasher-safe
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.
