Rafael Larco Herrera Museum is well-known as the pottery collections of the Moche culture.
Rafael Larco Herrera Museum is located in the Pueblo Libre District of Lima, Peru.
The gate of the museum
The museum was the residence of the Spanish aristocracy in 18th century.
The terrace with flower beds in front of the entrance.
Entrance
Patio
Heading to exhibition rooms and storage rooms of collections through the patio.
Storage room
Most is potteries of the Moche culture.
Exhibition room
video (1 min 30 sec) Exhibition room
Gold adornments of the Chimú culture.
Spacious yard
A stirrup-spout bottle is one of features in the Moche culture.
Erotic potteries exhibited in the outbuilding, Sala Erótica.
A sign of toilet for men, humorous and clear.
A sign of toilet for women
Museum shop
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