Which ancient civilization first used standardized packaging with brand markings that included the merchant's name, product origin, and quality grade on their exported goods?

Before modern retail displays and product packaging, ancient civilizations developed ingenious methods to store, transport, and market their goods. From Mesopotamian clay seals that authenticated products to Egyptian hieroglyphs that branded luxury items, the history of packaging design stretches back millennia. This trivia question explores how ancient civilizations pioneered packaging innovations that influenced commerce across their vast trade networks.

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The Romans, with their stamped amphora system for wine, olive oil, and garum (fish sauce)
The Egyptians, with their sealed papyrus containers for medicinal herbs and cosmetics
The Phoenicians, with their color-coded ceramic vessels for purple dye and spices
The Chinese Han Dynasty, with their silk-wrapped and sealed packages for tea and porcelain