I recently discovered the British Museum's online collection database, which looks like an amazing resource for anyone interested in archaeology or with a need to reference artifacts from obscure times and places. Though I expect that's a fairly small set.
ETA: The Smithsonian's got one too, although it doesn't look as well organized.
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