Branding began as a simple mark or symbol on a piece of pottery or brick. This was a way of identifying who made the item. The brand told people where to go to get one for themselves. Government, religion used symbols to convey a message. Christians used a fish, Jews used the Star of David, and Buddism used the Dharmachakra (Dharma wheel). These symbols did more than identify the religion. They represented the entire belief structure. Potters later added a mark to their work