Which ancient civilization first used standardized 'brand seals' on merchandise to guarantee quality and prevent counterfeiting?

Before modern logos and slogans, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to distinguish their products in bustling marketplaces. From distinctive pottery marks in Mesopotamia to specialized amphora shapes in the Mediterranean, these early branding techniques laid the foundation for today's marketing practices. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants created product identity and consumer trust in a world before mass communication.

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Mesopotamian merchants (circa 3000 BCE) who stamped clay tablets with cylinder seals to authenticate goods
Roman traders (circa 100 CE) who marked amphorae with the 'brand' of specific olive oil producers
Chinese Han Dynasty officials (circa 200 BCE) who applied imperial stamps to silk products
Egyptian pharaohs (circa 1500 BCE) who authorized royal cartouches on luxury goods for export