Which ancient civilization pioneered the practice of 'product branding' by stamping distinctive maker's marks on pottery and goods to indicate quality and origin?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations created sophisticated retail systems that influenced trade for millennia. From Mesopotamian bazaars to Roman shopping districts, retail has deep historical roots. This trivia question explores how ancient civilizations branded and marketed their products - techniques that modern retail marketers might recognize! Test your knowledge about the earliest retail marketing strategies that shaped commerce throughout history.

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Ancient Egyptians, who marked royal products with pharaonic symbols to distinguish them from common goods
Ancient Romans, who used 'ex officina' (from the workshop of) stamps to identify prestigious craftsmen and workshops
Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals on clay containers to identify the merchant house responsible for the goods
Ancient Chinese, who used distinctive chops and seals to mark silk and porcelain products from specific regions