Which ancient civilization developed the first widespread system of 'brand identity' through pottery maker's marks that indicated workshop origin, quality standards, and authenticity?

Before modern marketing strategies, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated methods of brand recognition and retail identity. From merchant seals to distinctive pottery marks, these early forms of branding helped establish trust and recognition in ancient marketplaces from Mesopotamia to Rome. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants and artisans created distinctive identities for their goods and established the foundations of what we now call 'brand identity.'

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Ancient Greece, where potters used distinctive symbols on amphoras to indicate the origin and quality of olive oil and wine
Ancient Egypt, where royal cartouches served as early brand marks for goods produced exclusively for pharaohs
Mesopotamia, where clay tablets with merchant seals guaranteed the authenticity of traded goods
Ancient China, where Han Dynasty artisans used specific stamps on silk and porcelain to indicate imperial workshop production