reÂ·ticÂ·uÂ·late. adj. 1. Resembling or forming a net or network: reticulate veins of a leaf. 2. Relating to or being an evolutionary process that involves the exchange of genes between organisms of different species, as in the formation of a new species through hybridization.
Egypt is rich in building and decorative stone, copper and lead ores, gold, and semiprecious stones. These natural resources allowed the ancient Egyptians to build monuments, sculpt statues, make tools, and fashion jewelry. Embalmers used salts from the Wadi Natrun for mummification, which also provided the gypsum needed to make plaster.
How to Clean and Care for Bronze Sculptures. The most natural way to care for your Thai brass, south Indian and Bangladeshi bronze statues from Lotus Sculpture is to use a cotton cloth to wipe down the statue. This prevents dust build up. If you would like to make the statue shine use a rag with a natural oil, like olive oil. In India they use coconut oil.