Chinese Opera Mask. The mask is enclosed in a wooden frame and glass in order to protect the object. The mask was given to the University of Northern Iowa as a gift from Shanghai Dianji University. On the back of the frame, there is a sticker that states, "Princess Yang. In Flower's Pavilion Princess Yang is the beloved imperial concubine of the emperor LiLongji and one of the four greatest beauties in Chinese ancient times. Her pet name is Yuhuan, Taoist name is Taizhen. She came from Yondong of Boxhou where is Yangji in Shan Xi Province now. She's excellent in singing and dancing. Furthermore, her wisdom and good-looking was loved deeply by XuanZong since her entering the Palace. The character should be dressed up as huadan (the vivacious or dissolute women)."
