Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first standardized branded products with maker's marks that functioned like modern trademarks?

Before modern retail and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated systems of trade and branding. Archaeological evidence reveals that product branding has existed for millennia, with merchants using distinctive marks to signify quality and origin. This poll explores how ancient civilizations pioneered retail concepts that we still use today, demonstrating that brand strategy isn't just a modern invention but has deep historical roots across different cultures and trade networks.

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Ancient Egypt, with pottery makers using distinctive symbols on their wares around 3000 BCE
Mesopotamia, with Sumerian merchants stamping clay tablets for oil, wine, and textiles around 4000 BCE
Ancient Rome, with brick manufacturers using factory stamps called 'figulinae' around 100 CE
Ancient China, with Han Dynasty silk producers using imperial quality seals around 200 BCE