Which ancient civilization created the first widespread system of pottery 'maker's marks' that functioned similarly to modern trademarks for product identification?

Before modern corporate logos and trademarks, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated product branding techniques to distinguish their goods in international trade. From potter's marks in Mesopotamia to stamped bricks in Rome, these early forms of product identification helped consumers recognize quality and origin. Test your knowledge about one of the earliest formal systems of product branding used in ancient commerce.

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Ancient Egypt, with cartouche symbols on pottery identifying royal workshop production
Ancient Greece, with potter signatures and distinctive symbols to identify workshops and artists
Mesopotamia, with cylinder seal impressions that served as authentication marks
Ancient Rome, with 'ex officina' stamps indicating the production workshop