Which ancient civilization first used standardized 'potter's marks' as a form of brand identity on retail goods to indicate workshop origin and quality assurance?

Long before modern retail stores and brand logos, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to distinguish their goods in bustling marketplaces. From distinctive pottery marks to unique seal impressions, these early branding techniques helped establish merchant reputations and consumer trust in a world without digital marketing or mass production. Test your knowledge of how our ancestors pioneered retail branding concepts that continue to influence modern commerce!

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Ancient Egypt, with hieroglyphic seals on pottery dating to 3100 BCE
Mesopotamia, with cylinder seals on clay containers around 3500 BCE
Ancient Greece, with artist signatures on amphorae from 800 BCE
Indus Valley, with standardized weight symbols on trade goods from 2600 BCE