Which ancient civilization created the first documented 'brand recognition' strategy by marking their ceramic exports with distinctive symbols to guarantee authenticity?

Before modern retail and marketing strategies, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated commercial systems. Certain regions and cultures became renowned for specific products, effectively creating some of the world's first 'brands.' These products were so distinctive and desirable that they were traded across vast distances and recognized by their place of origin - an early form of brand recognition. Test your knowledge about these ancient branded products that shaped early global commerce.

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Phoenician merchants from Tyre, who marked their purple-dyed textiles with a special seal
Ancient Greeks, who stamped amphorae of olive oil and wine with the city-state of origin and producer marks
Egyptian artisans, who included royal cartouches on luxury goods to indicate pharaonic approval
Mesopotamian traders, who used cylinder seals on clay containers to certify contents from specific regions