Which ancient civilization first established a formal system of product branding through 'potter's marks' that identified the specific workshop, allowing customers to recognize quality and merchants to build reputation?

Long before modern marketing strategies, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to distinguish their products in competitive marketplaces. From distinctive pottery marks in Mesopotamia to specialized trade guilds in Rome, the foundations of brand identity stretch back millennia. This poll explores how ancient merchants created lasting product recognition systems that would influence commerce for centuries to come.

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Ancient Greece (6th century BCE)
Ancient Egypt (3000 BCE)
Roman Empire (1st century CE)
Phoenician traders (1200 BCE)