Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of 'planned obsolescence' in their pottery design, deliberately creating vessels that would break after a certain period to boost sales?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated approaches to product design and merchandising. The objects they created weren't just functional—they represented cultural values, technological innovation, and artistic expression. This poll explores how ancient civilizations approached product design principles that still influence modern retail and consumer goods thousands of years later.

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Ancient Egyptians, who designed their ceramic vessels with thin bases that would crack after approximately 2-3 years of regular use
The Romans, who manufactured certain everyday pottery with built-in structural weaknesses to ensure repeat purchases from their expanding empire
Mesopotamians, who added specific minerals to their clay that would deteriorate over time when exposed to common foods and oils
The Maya, who created a two-tier pottery system: permanent ceremonial pieces and intentionally fragile domestic items to maintain craftsmen employment