Which ancient civilization pioneered brand storytelling by stamping maker's marks on pottery that included mythological imagery to convey quality and divine patronage?

Before modern marketing departments and social media campaigns, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated ways of creating brand narratives around their products. From Phoenician purple dye traders to Roman olive oil merchants, product storytelling has ancient roots. This poll explores how ancient civilizations used brand storytelling techniques that continue to influence commerce today.

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Ancient Greeks, who used images of gods like Athena and Hephaestus on their pottery to suggest divine craftsmanship
Ancient Egyptians, who used hieroglyphic cartouches on pottery to indicate royal patronage and superior quality
Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals with divine symbols to mark clay vessels from prestigious workshops
Ancient Chinese, who developed the first standardized pottery marks during the Shang Dynasty to distinguish premium goods