Vintage wooden crossbow with metal bow and decorative handle

The crossbow is photographed straight-on against a cluttered workshop background with natural daylight. Sharp focus reveals the detailed carving and metalwork against softly blurred wood shavings and tools behind.

This exact instrument resting on a wooden workbench surrounded by hand tools, wood shavings, measuring calipers, and a half-finished second instrument, natural north window light, artist's studio ambiance.