Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of branded pottery as an advertising technique, with potters adding distinctive marks that served as early logos to signify quality and origin?

While we often think of marketing as a modern concept, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated methods of advertising products and services. From town criers in Mesopotamia to elaborate wall paintings in Pompeii, the ancients knew how to spread commercial messages. This poll explores one of the most innovative advertising techniques used in the ancient world that continues to influence modern marketing principles.

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Ancient Greeks, who used potter's marks (signatures) on amphoras containing olive oil and wine to indicate the producer and region
Ancient Egyptians, who stamped pharaonic seals on pottery containing cosmetics and perfumes sold in marketplaces
Mesopotamians, who impressed cuneiform symbols on clay vessels to advertise the contents and merchant's reputation
Ancient Chinese, who painted distinctive symbols on porcelain to identify imperial workshops and guarantee authenticity