Which ancient civilization first used 'maker's marks' on pottery as a form of brand identity to guarantee quality and origin of traded goods?

Before modern logos and slogans, ancient civilizations used powerful symbols and motifs to establish 'brand identity' for their cities, rulers, and products. These symbols created recognition, loyalty, and conveyed quality across vast trade networks. From the distinctive amphora shapes of Greek city-states to royal cartouches of Egyptian pharaohs, ancient societies understood brand strategy millennia before marketing textbooks were written. Test your knowledge about these early examples of brand development!

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Mesopotamia (Sumerians, c. 3500 BCE)
Ancient Egypt (c. 3000 BCE)
Indus Valley (c. 2600 BCE)
Ancient Greece (c. 800 BCE)