Which ancient civilization first used standardized 'maker's marks' on commercial goods as a form of brand identification and quality assurance?

Before modern marketing existed, ancient civilizations had their own ways of establishing brand value and recognition. Artisans, merchants, and ruling powers created distinctive marks and reputations that functioned similarly to today's brands. This poll explores how ancient civilizations established product value and consumer trust in markets that spanned multiple continents and cultures, despite lacking modern communication technologies.

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Mesopotamia, with cylinder seals on clay containers to identify specific producers around 3500 BCE
Ancient Egypt, with cartouches on pottery identifying royal workshops around 3000 BCE
Ancient Greece, with potter signatures and workshop stamps on amphora around 700 BCE
Ancient Rome, with stamped brick maker names for quality control around 100 BCE