Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first documented system of 'brand protection' by marking products with specific seals to prevent counterfeiting?

The ancient world had its own version of 'brands' and product recognition. From Tyrian purple dyes of Phoenicia to Roman garum fish sauce with specific maker's marks, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated systems of product identification, quality control, and customer trust. This poll explores how ancient merchants maintained their 'brand value' and reputation in marketplaces across the Mediterranean, Mesopotamia, and beyond.

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Ancient Egypt, where royal cartouches on products indicated items made for or approved by the pharaoh
Mesopotamia, where Babylonian merchants used cylinder seals on clay tablets to authenticate goods and transactions
Ancient Rome, where pottery and amphorae featured maker's marks (stamped names) to indicate quality and origin
Ancient China, where Han Dynasty imperial workshops marked their silk and bronze products with distinctive symbols