Which ancient civilization created the first known branded consumer products with maker's marks that functioned similar to modern trademarks?

Before modern retail and e-commerce, ancient civilizations had sophisticated systems of trade, product recognition, and brand loyalty. Merchants in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome, and other early civilizations used distinct markings, seals, and reputation-based systems that mirror today's brand strategies. This trivia explores how ancient civilizations developed early concepts of branded products and consumer trust mechanisms that would eventually evolve into our modern retail landscape.

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Ancient Rome, with stamped pottery and bricks indicating specific workshops and quality standards
Mesopotamia, with cylinder seals used by merchants to mark their goods as authentic
Ancient Egypt, with cartouches and hieroglyphics indicating royal-approved products
Ancient China, with seal stamps on silk and porcelain products indicating specific artisan guilds