Which ancient civilization first developed standardized product packaging with manufacturer seals that revolutionized retail by allowing consumers to identify product origins and quality?

Long before modern retail, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated packaging and merchandising techniques that influenced commerce for millennia. From Mesopotamian clay vessels with product seals to Egyptian alabaster containers with branded hieroglyphs, the fundamentals of product presentation have ancient roots. This poll explores a pivotal packaging innovation that revolutionized the ancient retail experience and created new possibilities for merchants to differentiate their products in bustling marketplaces.

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Ancient Romans with their stamped amphorae for wine, olive oil and garum (fish sauce) distribution
Ancient Egyptians with their branded papyrus wrappings and clay seals for luxury cosmetics and perfumes
Ancient Chinese with their silk-wrapped and stamped ceramic containers during the Han Dynasty
Ancient Mayans with their distinctive glyph-marked cacao containers and trade vessels