Which ancient civilization first used animal symbols as 'brand mascots' on their commercial pottery to distinguish different pottery workshops and merchants?

Before modern marketing, ancient civilizations used powerful symbols and mascots to represent their products and marketplaces. These early 'brand mascots' helped identify merchants, workshops, and goods in bustling ancient marketplaces from Rome to China. They served as quality guarantees and helped illiterate consumers recognize trusted producers. Test your knowledge about these fascinating early examples of brand representation that influenced commerce for millennia!

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Ancient Egypt (used ibis, falcon, and crocodile symbols on pottery to indicate different royal workshops)
Ancient Greece (used distinctive owl, lion, and bull symbols to identify different pottery ateliers and their products)
Ancient Rome (used eagle, wolf, and bear symbols on amphoras to indicate different wine producers)
Mesopotamia (used scorpion, lion, and gazelle symbols to mark different pottery merchants in urban markets)