Which ancient civilization created the first known example of standardized branding, using distinctive symbols on pottery to indicate workshop origin and quality?

Before modern marketing and brand strategies, ancient civilizations had sophisticated approaches to commerce and product differentiation. From the bustling markets of Mesopotamia to the trade networks of the Roman Empire, discover how early merchants created lasting identities for their goods and services. This poll explores a fascinating connection between ancient commercial practices and what would eventually evolve into modern brand strategy concepts.

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Ancient Greece, where potters used unique maker's marks on amphorae and vessels (6th-4th century BCE)
Ancient Egypt, where royal cartouches marked products made exclusively for pharaohs (1500 BCE)
Mesopotamia, where cylinder seals marked ownership of traded goods (3500 BCE)
The Indus Valley Civilization, where merchant guilds used standardized seals on trade goods (2500 BCE)