Cheonja Chongtong Incense Holder
The Cheonja Chongtong Incense Holder is HANEOL’s reinterpretation of the Cheonja Chongtong (天字銃筒), the heavy Joseon cannon carried on the panokseon warships of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s navy. It follows the proportions of the surviving cannon designated Treasure No. 647, and smoke pours from its muzzle when incense is lit. A metal tube and holder line every point the incense touches for heat safety, and its magnetic three-part body comes apart to rinse clean. 50 × 155 × 100 mm, 0.18 kg, ₩160,000; planned with the Chungmugong Incense Chamber under a Korea Heritage Service support program.
- Shipping ₩3,000 · Free over ₩50,000
- Ships in 1–3 business days (within Korea)
- Exchange & refund policy
The Story
And the cannon that guarded Admiral Yi aboard the panokseon: the Cheonja Chongtong.
We brought the heritage of Joseon’s signature firepower, which fought closest to Admiral Yi, into an object for everyday life.
The cannon that defended Joseon with Admiral Yi
The Cheonja Chongtong was a heavy cannon carried aboard Joseon’s panokseon warships, defending the seas alongside Admiral Yi Sun-sin. This holder carries that heritage — the firepower closest to the admiral — into an object for daily life.
Design — the panokseon’s Cheonja Chongtong
The Cheonja Chongtong was the largest of Joseon’s cannons, first in the series named Cheon (天), Ji (地), Hyeon (玄) and Hwang (黃). In the Imjin War, Admiral Yi’s navy mounted it on panokseon warships to fire great arrows such as the daejanggunjeon and cannonballs at enemy ships. A surviving Cheonja Chongtong is designated Treasure No. 647. This holder takes its proportions and form from that cannon, keeping its straight, resolute strength.
Smoke that fires like a cannon
Not just a holder that lets smoke drift: once lit, smoke bursts from the muzzle as if the cannon were firing, capturing the tension of battle. Deep black and gold give it a striking finish.
Safety — a metal-lined core
Every point the incense stick touches is lined with a non-flammable metal tube and holder, so the body never meets the heat directly. A small gap between tube and body minimizes heat transfer, keeping the holder’s shape stable over long use.
Easy care — magnetic three-part body
Ash builds up over time, so the holder comes apart into three magnetically joined sections in a waterproof material — separate, rinse with water and reassemble for years of clean use.
The panokseon’s guardian head
The gold ornament comes from the guardian heads on the prows of panokseon warships. Lift it off to reveal the name 天字銃筒 hidden behind — and the head itself works as a magnet on its own.
A companion to the Chungmugong chamber
The holder was planned alongside the Chungmugong Incense Chamber under the Korea Heritage Service program. Side by side, the admiral and the cannon that guarded him share one space.
Product Details
| Size | 50 × 155 × 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.18 kg |
| Material | Waterproof resin body + metal tube and holder where the incense sits |
| Construction | Magnetic three-part body; detachable magnetic guardian head |
| Incense | 9.5 cm short incense sticks (sold separately) |
| Motif | Cheonja Chongtong (Treasure No. 647) |
| Manufacturer | Updream Korea Co., Ltd. · brand HANEOL |
| Origin | Made in Korea |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cheonja Chongtong?
A large Joseon-era cannon, the biggest of the Cheonja, Jija, Hyeonja and Hwangja series. Admiral Yi’s navy carried it on panokseon warships in the Imjin War; a surviving example is designated Treasure No. 647.
Won’t the body melt or give off fumes?
The body is resin, but it never touches the heat: a metal tube and holder sit wherever the incense does, with a small gap so heat isn’t conducted into the body.
How do I clean it?
Separate the three magnetic sections, rinse with water, dry fully and reassemble.
What incense does it take?
Short 9.5 cm incense sticks are recommended. Incense is not included.
Does it go with the Chungmugong chamber?
Yes — the two were planned together as one series under the Korea Heritage Service program.
How long does delivery take?
Orders ship within 1–3 business days. We currently deliver within South Korea; shipping is ₩3,000, free over ₩50,000.
Can I return or exchange it?
You can request a return or exchange within 7 days of delivery. For change-of-mind returns the customer covers round-trip shipping; defective or wrong items are on us.
How can I pay?
For now we accept bank transfer (Woori Bank 1005-703-614296, Updream Korea Co., Ltd.). Card and easy-pay options are coming soon.
