Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first widely recognized commercial logo, a symbol found on pottery that identified the workshop or merchant?

Before the Nike swoosh or the McDonald's golden arches, ancient civilizations had their own methods of brand recognition and commercial identification. Merchants, artisans, and official bodies needed ways to authenticate their products and services. This trivia question explores one of the earliest documented instances of what modern marketers would recognize as logo-based branding in the ancient world. Test your knowledge about the fascinating intersection of ancient commerce and early brand identity!

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Ancient Greece, with potter's marks dating to 700-600 BCE
Mesopotamia, with cylinder seals used by merchants around 3000 BCE
Ancient Egypt, with cartouche symbols on commercial goods around 2000 BCE
Ancient Rome, with stamped maker's marks on pottery and metal goods