Vertical, rectangular piece. White background with a design consisting of a gold band on the right-hand side, combining a branch motif with two leaf motifs. To the left are three large, eight-pointed stars formed by superimposing two squares, which are divided into nine sections, with blue lines decorated with a gold cord.
It appears to be a piece intended to be split, or a curtain missing its other half. It combines two design elements: the stenciled gilded valance with vine leaves much like the European style of the late 18th century, and geometric shapes inspired by Arabic latticework, reminiscent of Spain.
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