Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known form of 'brand loyalty' with stamped maker's marks on pottery that consumers specifically sought out for their quality reputation?

Before modern retail analytics and brand strategies, ancient civilizations had sophisticated commercial systems with their own consumer behaviors and marketing techniques. From the bustling bazaars of Mesopotamia to Roman shopping districts, consumer psychology and retail practices have ancient roots. This poll explores how our ancestors approached commerce, consumption patterns, and early forms of 'brand recognition' in marketplaces that flourished thousands of years ago.

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Ancient Greeks, whose potter signatures like Exekias became sought after by discerning wine merchants
Ancient Egyptians, who marked royal-commissioned goods with pharaonic seals to indicate premium quality
Mesopotamians, whose clay tablets included merchant reputation ratings for consumer reference
Ancient Chinese, who developed imperial certification marks for silk and porcelain quality control