Which ancient civilization invented the first standardized retail packaging with branded seals that guaranteed product authenticity and prevented counterfeiting?

Long before modern retail stores existed, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated marketplaces and trading systems that laid the foundation for today's consumer economy. From the agoras of Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, these early retail environments featured innovative product designs, consumer behavior patterns, and retail experiences that would influence commerce for millennia. Test your knowledge about the product design innovations that shaped ancient shopping experiences!

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Ancient Egypt, with sealed papyrus containers bearing pharaonic seals to authenticate luxury cosmetics and medicines
Mesopotamia, with clay bullae (hollow clay spheres) containing tokens representing goods and impressed with merchant seals
Ancient Rome, with lead-sealed amphorae that certified the origin and quality of olive oils and wines
Ancient China, with silk-wrapped packages bearing imperial stamps to authenticate teas and spices