Which ancient civilization first used branded seals on product packaging to indicate manufacturer, place of origin, and product quality?

Before modern branding and plastic wrap, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to package, preserve, and market their goods. From sealed clay containers in Mesopotamia to branded amphorae in Rome, product packaging was both functional and communicative. This poll explores how ancient merchants solved the universal challenge of protecting products while conveying information about contents, origin, and quality to consumers.

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Ancient Rome, with stamped amphorae for wine and olive oil (circa 200 BCE)
Mesopotamia, with cylinder seals on clay containers (circa 3500 BCE)
Ancient Egypt, with hieroglyphic labels on ceramic vessels (circa 2500 BCE)
Ancient China, with inscribed bronze vessels for rice wine (circa 1600 BCE)