Sammokgu (삼목구, 三目狗) is a guardian dog from Korean folk art and traditional customs, believed to protect people from evil spirits and misfortune. Inspired by this traditional guardian figure, I created this special version of Dino Cat for the Yokai Exhibition.
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The little three-eyed guardian arrived carefully wrapped and the paintwork is even more detailed in person—those tiny traditional patterns really pop. It’s now sitting on my shelf watching over my desk, and honestly it makes me smile every time I glance up.
The protective symbolism behind the design really comes through in the sculpting, and the little guardian details feel thoughtful rather than just decorative. It’s the kind of piece I’ll enjoy looking at every day, and the quality holds up even up close.
The packaging alone made me smile, but the Dino Cat figure itself is what really won me over—the sculpted three eyes and that guardian-dog stance feel both playful and protective. It's got a nice weight to it, and the paint job is clean with no sloppy edges. Honestly, it's the kind of piece that mak