Which ancient civilization created the first known systematic use of 'brand identity' through standardized pottery marks that indicated both the workshop of origin and quality guarantee?

Before modern logos and slogans, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to distinguish their products and establish merchant identities. From maker's marks on pottery to distinctive architectural styles of shops, branding has ancient roots. This poll explores how ancient civilizations used early branding concepts to build customer loyalty and recognition in their marketplaces.

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Ancient Egypt, where royal cartouches served as the first quality seals for goods distributed from pharaonic estates
Ancient Rome, where 'ex officina' stamps on goods like pottery and bricks identified specific manufacturing workshops and ensured tax collection
Ancient China, where specific seal marks on porcelain identified the imperial factory and dynasty of production
Ancient Greece, where amphora handles were stamped with the city-state and merchant name to track trade across the Mediterranean