Which ancient civilization first used maker's marks on pottery as a form of product branding to distinguish premium goods and establish merchant reputation?

Before modern logos and trademarks, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to distinguish their products in bustling marketplaces. From distinctive pottery stamps to symbolic seals, these early branding techniques helped consumers identify quality goods and trusted merchants. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors created the foundations of brand storytelling and consumer trust in the ancient world!

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Mesopotamians in 3500 BCE, who stamped clay tablets with cylinder seals to authenticate premium goods
Ancient Greeks around 700 BCE, who signed their pottery with distinctive logos to indicate workshop origin
Romans in 200 BCE, who developed the first standardized amphorae stamps for wine quality certification
Chinese Han Dynasty merchants in 100 BCE, who used imperial seals on silk and porcelain to verify authenticity