Which ancient civilization first used standardized symbols on commercial products as a form of brand identity that certified quality and origin?

Before modern logos and slogans, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated brand identities to distinguish their products and cultures. From distinctive pottery marks in Mesopotamia to royal seals in Egypt, these early branding efforts helped establish trust, origin, and quality. This trivia explores how ancient civilizations created enduring brand identities that influenced trade, culture, and social status thousands of years before modern marketing concepts emerged.

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Mesopotamians, who stamped pottery with merchant seals around 3000 BCE
Ancient Egyptians, who marked royal products with pharaonic cartouches around 2500 BCE
Ancient Greeks, who branded amphora with city-state symbols around 800 BCE
Ancient Romans, who marked goods with maker stamps around 200 BCE