Well I don't recall the previous discussion, but for now I'll share these impressions: 
 
1.  The brass covering may be to mask damage. 
 
2.  I noticed remnants of okir on both sides of the brass coverings. 
 
I'm quite sure that you already thought of these, but I mention them anyway.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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