A life-size marble sculpture of a Triceratops head has been revealed in central London. Titled Carrara Triceratops Skull, the piece is described as an artistic interpretation of a 68-million-year-old sub-adult Triceratops skull. It reaches 10 feet (3 meters) tall, spans 7.2 feet (2.2 meters) in length, and measures about 5 feet (1.5 meters) across. The sculpture is displayed on a grey-veined plinth angled at 20 degrees in Berkeley Square.
Sculptor Paul Vanstone explained the concept, saying: “The idea that these creatures roamed the planet and charged at this angle gives a powerful sense of their presence. I aimed to convey their immense scale and force.”
Triceratops were herbivores that inhabited the plains of what is now North America roughly between 68 and 66 million years ago. The dinosaur is among the most recognizable due to its distinctive features: a broad bony frill, a short beak, and a trio of horns on its head.
The species progresses through four growth stages—baby, juvenile, sub-adult, and adult—with full maturity typically reached around age 10. During the sub-adult phase, the horns shift to point forward and the frill’s scalloped edges become more pronounced.
The sculpture will be on display for two years. It is the second public artwork by David Aaron at the site, following the previously installed bronze juvenile Tyrannosaurus Rex. The piece can be viewed at 29 Berkeley Square, at the corner location.
