Which ancient civilization invented the first standardized retail packaging with branded seals that guaranteed product quality and authenticity?

Before modern retail, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated marketplace practices and early forms of branding. Artisans and merchants used distinctive markings, seals, and symbols to signify quality and origin - essentially creating the world's first brand recognition systems. This poll explores how ancient civilizations pioneered retail concepts that would evolve into today's marketing practices, revealing the surprising sophistication of commercial activities thousands of years ago.

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Ancient Rome with their 'tessera' tags on amphorae of wine and olive oil
Ancient Egypt with their hieroglyphic seals on ceramic containers
Mesopotamia with cylinder seals on clay containers of goods
Ancient China with their imperial chops on silk and pottery