Magpie-Tiger & Sungnyemun Music Box

HK Studio Magpie-Tiger & Sungnyemun Music Box (Orgel)

Embrace the beautiful rhythm of Korea with the 까치호랑이와 숭례문 오르골 (Magpie-Tiger and Sungnyemun Music Box), a unique cultural product created by a collective of artists at the HK Studio (Moony Gongbang).

This piece is a harmonious blend of cultural symbolism and fine craftsmanship. The Magpie-Tiger (까치호랑이) motif, a beloved symbol of good fortune and warding off evil spirits in Korean folklore, forms the detailed ceramic figure at the top. The base is modelled after Sungnyemun (숭례문), the majestic historical gate of Seoul, grounding the piece in architectural heritage.

Functioning as both a decorative ceramic paperweight (문진) and a music box, the design is a testament to quality. Simply rotate the hand-crafted ceramic model at the top to wind the mechanism, and enjoy a gentle melody of your choosing. The image, applied using a special transfer technique set  830* C , ensures the vibrant design will never fade or discolour.

Developed by Moony Gongbang (무늬공방)—a specialized cultural product developer comprising potters, Korean painters, and designers—this item has received high national recognition, including the Presidential Award at the 11th Korea Tourism Souvenir Contest (2008).

📐 Specifications

Size: 70 x  65 x 65 mm

Includes: One Music Box (Orgel), 1 piece

Function: Decorative  mechanical music box.

🧱 Materials

Material name: Ceramic (도자기, Dojagi), Wood, Metal (Music Mechanism)

Source notes: Developed by HK Studio (Moony Gongbang).

🌏 Made in Korea (대한민국)

Awards: 2013 Grand Prize, Seoul Symbolic Tourism Souvenir Contest; 2008 Presidential Award, Korea Tourism Souvenir Contest.

💡 Care Instructions

• Handle with care due to the ceramic and delicate internal metal mechanism.

• Keep away from fire or extreme heat sources.

• Avoid dropping or applying excessive force to the ceramic model.

Customizable Music Selections

Choose from 9 available melodies to personalize your music box:

1. Arirang (아리랑)

2. Jindo Arirang (진도 아리랑)

3. Salut d'Amour

4. Over the Rainbow

5. You are my Sunshine 

6. Fly me to the Moon 

7. Memory (from the musical "Cats" OST)

8. Kiss the Rain 

9. Small Flower