Which ancient civilization first used standardized clay seals as 'brand markers' on traded goods to indicate quality and origin, creating one of history's earliest examples of product positioning?

Before modern marketing existed, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated approaches to product positioning and brand identity. From Phoenician traders' distinct pottery markings to Roman merchant guilds with recognizable symbols, these early societies understood the power of product differentiation. This trivia explores how ancient merchants positioned their goods in competitive marketplaces thousands of years ago - proving that effective brand positioning has truly ancient roots!

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Mesopotamia (specifically Akkadian merchants)
Ancient Egypt during the Middle Kingdom
The Indus Valley Civilization
Early Chinese Shang Dynasty