Unusual variant with plain creamware sides.A very rare Royal Doulton Gnome Seriesware bowl. Polychrome. Pattern D4697, Series B. Scene 1: Six gnomes peering out from tree roots, colorful mushrooms with scalloped rim and gilt decorations in motifs of flowers, spiderwebs, and nighttime stars. Inspired by Arthur Rackham's illustrations for "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" (1906). Known as Gnomes in the UK, the seriesware was also referred to as Munchkins in the US, after L. Frank Baum's popular little people in the Wizard of Oz stories. Produced at Doulton?s Burslem factory. The Gnomes pattern was Doulton's answer to Wedgwood?s Fairyland Lustreware. Artist: Charles Noke Issued: 1927 Dimensions: 9.5"D x 2"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition Hairline crack to side, crazing