Which ancient civilization created the first documented 'brand name' products with manufacturer marks to guarantee quality and prevent counterfeiting?

Before modern retail existed, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated marketing strategies and product innovations. From Mesopotamian merchant seals that served as early brand logos to Egyptian quality control systems for exported goods, product development has ancient roots. This poll explores how early civilizations approached product branding and consumer trust - concepts that still influence modern retail practices today.

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Ancient Rome, with pottery stamps (sigillum) identifying artisan workshops and establishing consumer trust through consistent quality
Ancient Egypt, with 'royal seals' on goods like wine and cosmetics that certified products worthy of pharaoh-level quality
Ancient China, with craftsmen marks on bronze vessels and silk that authenticated origin and prevented imitation goods
Mesopotamia, with cylinder seals pressed into clay tablets to identify merchant ownership of traded goods