Which ancient civilization invented the first documented retail brand marks, stamping distinctive symbols on pottery to indicate the workshop of origin?

The marketplaces of ancient civilizations were sophisticated centers of commerce with innovative retail practices that still influence modern business. From the agoras of Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, ancient societies developed complex systems for brand recognition, quality control, and customer experience. Test your knowledge about how these ancient civilizations approached retail and brand identity thousands of years ago!

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Ancient Egyptians, who marked their pottery with hieroglyphic symbols representing specific royal workshops
Ancient Greeks, who used maker's marks (signatures and symbols) on pottery to distinguish premium workshops in Athens and other city-states
Sumerians, who created cylinder seals to mark clay containers with the merchant's unique identifier
Ancient Romans, who developed the 'sigillum' stamp system for marking pottery from different provinces