Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first widespread system of product branding, using distinctive pottery marks that functioned similarly to modern logos?

Long before modern commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated systems of trade and product identification. From Mesopotamian merchant seals to Roman branded pottery, the ancient world pioneered many practices we associate with modern retail. This poll explores how ancient civilizations implemented early forms of brand recognition through distinctive markings, symbols, and packaging that helped consumers identify quality and origin.

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Ancient Rome, where potters used 'maker's marks' on terra sigillata pottery to indicate workshop origin and quality
Ancient Egypt, where hieroglyphic seals on amphora indicated royal ownership and contents
Ancient China, where Han Dynasty silk producers used unique woven patterns to identify their workshops
Ancient Greece, where olive oil producers stamped amphora with city-state symbols to certify purity