Which visual branding technique did Ancient Egyptian merchants use to distinguish their premium exported goods from competitors across the Mediterranean?

Before logos and digital marketing, ancient civilizations had sophisticated methods of establishing product identity and merchant reputation. From distinctive amphorae designs in Greece to royal seals in Mesopotamia, these early branding techniques shaped commerce for centuries. This trivia question explores how ancient Egyptians created one of history's earliest and most enduring brand identities for their exported goods.

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Cartouche symbols that matched those on royal tombs, giving products a 'royal approval' status
Distinctive colored seals with hieroglyphic markings indicating region, producer, and quality grade
Papyrus certificates of authenticity attached with lotus flower wax seals
Scarab beetle amulets carved with the merchant's family emblem