Which ancient civilization created the first known complex retail security system featuring sealed clay bullae (tags) with unique impressions to prevent counterfeit goods and tampering?

Long before digital threats, ancient civilizations faced their own retail security challenges. From Roman market guards to Egyptian inventory systems, ancient merchants developed sophisticated methods to protect their valuable goods. This poll explores how ancient civilizations addressed what we now call 'retail cybersecurity' - the physical protection of merchandise, prevention of theft, and verification of authentic goods in the ancient world's bustling marketplaces.

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Mesopotamian merchants (circa 3500 BCE)
Egyptian bazaar owners (circa 2000 BCE)
Chinese Han Dynasty traders (circa 200 BCE)
Roman market officials (circa 100 CE)