آجیمه

thumb|A Japanese 19th-century mixed metal bead thumb|Inro, ojime and [[netsuke. Lacquer inro, stained ivory ojime and wooden netsuke; inro features a reclining figure in a boat; netsuke is in the form of a mask, by Ikkan (ca. 1750-1850)]] An is a bead used in Japanese (carrying cases). It is typically under an inch in length. Each is carved into a particular shape and image, similar to the , though smaller. It is used to fasten the cord of the so that it does not unstack while carried.