Which ancient civilization first used manufacturer 'seals' or stamps on products as an early form of product branding to guarantee quality and origin?

Before modern retail stores and online shopping, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated systems for product distribution, branding, and customer loyalty. From the merchant guilds of Mesopotamia to the market stalls of Rome, these early retail innovations laid the groundwork for today's complex commercial environments. Test your knowledge about how ancient societies approached product branding and consumer relationships in this challenging trivia question!

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Ancient Mesopotamia (with cylinder seals used on clay containers around 3500 BCE)
Ancient Egypt (with cartouche marks on pottery vessels around 2500 BCE)
Ancient Greece (with amphora potter signatures around 800 BCE)
Ancient China (with imperial production marks on silk and porcelain around 1200 BCE)