Which ancient civilization first used branded clay seals as 'product packaging' to guarantee authenticity and quality of goods in long-distance trade?

Long before modern marketing strategies, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail practices and brand identities. From the bustling markets of Mesopotamia to the commercial innovations of Rome, these early societies created retail experiences and product identifiers that would influence commerce for millennia. This poll explores how ancient merchants branded their wares and communicated quality to potential customers in an era before mass media.

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Ancient Egypt, with pharaonic symbols guaranteeing royal quality standards
Mesopotamia, where Sumerian merchants used cylinder seals to mark containers of goods
Ancient Greece, where amphora stamps indicated the origin and vintage of wine and olive oil
Roman Empire, where the 'cursus publicus' system included official seals for imperial trade goods