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Anepigraphic Rectangular Lead Seal with Hermes? Caesarea Maritima

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v-drome:
Hi all.  Here is another roughly rectangular lead seal, no inscription, but a figure advancing left that I think must be Hermes.  To me, the figure appears to be nude with a cloak (chamlys?) on left shoulder and possibly winged boots, as well.  The right hand extends off-flan where you might expect to see him holding a bag.  Any other opinions, corrections, or confirmation would be most appreciated.  Figural representations on these small Roman seals (bag seals?) seems to be quite the exception from what I have seen.  Thanks, again.  Jimi

BCC LSR22
Rectangular Lead Seal
Roman 1st-3rd Century CE
Obv: Figure, possibly Hermes?, advancing
to left, naked, wearing chlamys? on left
shoulder, right hand extended off-flan. 
Rev: Blank
1.65 x 0.8 x 0.4cm 2.85gm. Axis:NA
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971

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