Which ancient civilization created the first known branded products with maker's marks that functioned similar to modern logos?

Before modern retail, ancient civilizations had sophisticated markets and products with recognizable 'brands'. Merchants developed early forms of customer loyalty through consistent quality, unique markings, and reputation. This poll explores one of history's earliest examples of product branding and market differentiation - a fascinating look at how ancient civilizations used distinctive markings to build trust and loyalty with their customers thousands of years before modern marketing concepts emerged.

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Mesopotamia (circa 3000 BCE), with cylinder seals stamped on pottery and goods to identify the producer
Ancient Egypt (circa 2500 BCE), with hieroglyphic cartouches on products to indicate royal workshop origin
Ancient China (circa 1600 BCE), with oracle bone script signatures on bronze vessels
Ancient Greece (circa 800 BCE), with potter signatures and workshop emblems on amphora and ceramics