Yoraku (瓔珞)
Literally "necklace," yoraku are rim designs and are frequently found on the interior of katagami (型紙) wares. Some of the more common yoraku variations feature pendants, tassels, pendant triangles, or tassels with chrysanthemums (Ross 2012:21; Takenobu 1942).
Interior of Sometsuke Katagami Sho Chiku Bai Gohan Jawan (rice/soup bowl with cobalt stenciled three friends design)
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Side of Sometsuke Katagami Sakura Gohan Jawan (rice/soup bowl with cobalt stenciled cherry blossom design)
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Side of Sometsuke Botan Dobin (teapot with hand-painted peonies in cobalt)
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Side of Sometsuke Katagami Seigaiha Tsutsu Yunomi (cylindrical teacup with stenciled blue sea waves)
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Side of Sometsuke Doban Choju Yunomi (teacup with cobalt transferprint longevity design)
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Side of Sometsuke Katagami Sho Chiku Bai Kobachi (small bowl with cobalt stenciled three friends design)
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