Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known form of product branding, using distinctive pottery marks that functioned similar to modern trademarks for consumer trust?

The ancient world had sophisticated commercial systems long before the internet. From the Silk Road to the Agoras of Greece, ancient civilizations developed complex networks for trade, product marketing, and commerce. This trivia explores how ancient merchants and marketplaces innovated retail concepts that we still see echoes of in modern e-commerce and retail strategies.

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Ancient Egyptians, who marked amphorae with hieroglyphs indicating product origin and quality
Ancient Greeks, who used potter's marks (signatures) to distinguish premium ceramics in the Mediterranean trade
Mesopotamians, who stamped clay tablets with seals to authenticate goods in the Fertile Crescent markets
Ancient Chinese, who used distinctive markings on silk products to prevent counterfeiting along trade routes