Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of pottery seals as an early form of product branding, using distinct marks to indicate the workshop, merchant, or quality of goods?

While we often think of product packaging as a modern concept, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to store, transport, and market their goods. From Egyptian alabaster jars for perfumes to Roman amphorae for wine and olive oil, packaging not only served practical purposes but also communicated value, origin, and authenticity. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants packaged and branded their products to appeal to consumers across the ancient world!

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Ancient Mesopotamians, who stamped clay vessels with cylinder seals showing the producer's identity and contents
Ancient Egyptians, who painted hieroglyphs on pottery to indicate royal ownership and divine protection
Ancient Greeks, who signed their amphorae with the city-state of origin to promote regional specialty goods
Ancient Chinese, who marked silk packages with imperial seals to guarantee authenticity for trade along the Silk Road