Which ancient civilization first used sealed clay containers with distinctive merchant seals as an early form of tamper-evident packaging and brand identity?

Before modern retail, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated packaging solutions that revolutionized trade across continents. These packaging innovations helped preserve goods during long journeys, prevented tampering, and created the first examples of product branding. Test your knowledge about how ancient civilizations packaged their valuable commodities and how these techniques influenced commerce throughout the ancient world.

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Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals pressed into clay jar stoppers around 3500 BCE
Ancient Egyptians, who pioneered sealed papyrus wrappings with hieroglyphic markings around 2500 BCE
Chinese Han Dynasty merchants, who developed the first lacquered containers with imperial stamps around 200 BCE
Roman traders, who introduced lead-sealed amphora with merchant guild markings around 100 CE