Which ancient civilization first used standardized symbols on pottery as a form of merchant branding to identify their goods in international Mediterranean trade?

Before modern logos and corporate identities, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated methods of brand recognition and marketplace distinction. From Egyptian seals to Roman merchant marks, these early forms of branding helped consumers identify quality goods and trusted merchants in bustling ancient marketplaces. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors developed the first commercial identities that would eventually evolve into the logos and branding we recognize today.

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Ancient Egyptians, who marked export pottery with royal cartouches to certify quality
Ancient Greeks, who used potter's marks and distinctive designs to distinguish their exported wares
Phoenicians, who stamped cedar products with family trade symbols
Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals on clay containers to identify merchant houses