Which ancient civilization first developed the concept of branded products, using distinctive seals and marks to indicate the producer or origin of goods?

The ancient world wasn't just about conquests and monuments—it was also home to sophisticated commercial systems! From the bustling markets of Mesopotamia to Roman trading networks spanning three continents, ancient civilizations developed remarkably advanced retail techniques. This trivia explores how these ancient societies marketed, branded, and sold their products in ways that would influence commerce for millennia to come.

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Mesopotamians, who stamped clay tablets with cylinder seals to authenticate goods around 3500 BCE
Ancient Egyptians, who marked papyrus products with pharaonic cartouches around 3000 BCE
Chinese merchants of the Zhou Dynasty, who marked silk and pottery with family emblems around 1000 BCE
Ancient Greeks, who stamped amphora with potter's marks and city symbols around 700 BCE