Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with a Persian Heroes-themed artwork by the Indian School of the 16th century, depicting the 'First Meeting of Rostam and his Grandfather, Sam' from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu'l-Qasim Mansur Firdawsi. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 735 x 510mm/29 x 20 ins. Includes an A4 poster for reference.

Author of the Iranian national epic Shahnama (‘Book of Kings’), Persian poet Abu'l-Qasim Mansur Firdawsi (c. 940–1019/1025), also Ferdowsi, is one of the most celebrated figures in literary history. One of the longest epic poems written by a single poet, the Shahnama is a chronicle of Persian myth and history, from the creation of the world through to the fall of the Sasanian Empire to the Muslim conquest c. 651 ??.