Sultans of Deccan India, 1500-1700 Opulence & Fantasy @ MET

The diamond laden southern peninsula of India in the 16th & 17th C drew int'l trade from Africa, Turkey and Europe.  The exhibit of fine baubles & bright shiny things was just not my thing.  There are dazzling jewels and ornate objects on view that I'm not giving its due.  The relics all started to blend from beginning to end.  I was most taken with the beautiful drawings of colorful, exotic birds.  Otherwise, I flew through the show.  I opted out of the fantasy which didn't spark much interest for me.