Small Pellet Crossbow, probably for a Woman or Child

The object is a crossbow with a dark brown wooden stock. The stock is curved and has a metal butt plate at the rear. A metal trigger and sear are visible on the stock. The crossbow has a gold-colored metal prod, which is the part that stores the energy to propel the bolt. The prod is attached to the stock by gold-colored metal brackets. A gold-colored metal piece is attached to the front of the crossbow. Decorative metal pieces are on the stock, including one that resembles a mythical creature. The crossbow has a groove on top for the bolt. The background of the image is white with a gray gradient at the top.