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It looks like Oranda with the only difference of plump sacs extending from top of the head to genal parts, which make the head look broad and big. Those with eyes, mouth and opercula all buried under stout sacs are quite precious. It was introduced to Japan in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and is called "Holland Lion-head" there. You may find faintly lines in the middle of some crowns similar to those on the head of tigers, while on others you may see sac lines similar to wrinkles on the forehead of elderly people, hence the name "Head of the God of Longevity." Those with lines as dense as those of strawberry or in bright fire-like red are of top grade, while those with long and big pure red tailfins are most popular among spectators.
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