In central London, a life-sized sculpture of a dinosaur head, expertly carved from a single block of marble, has been revealed to the public.

Titled the Carrara Triceratops Skull, this piece is characterized as an “artistic interpretation” of a sub-adult Triceratops skull, estimated to be 68 million years old. The sculpture measures an impressive 10 feet (3 meters) in height, 7.2 feet (2.2 meters) in length, and 5 feet (1.5 meters) in width.

Perched at a 20-degree angle on a plinth adorned with grey veining in Berkeley Square, the skull makes a striking impression.

Sculptor Paul Vanstone shared his vision: “The notion that these beings once roamed the Earth, charging at this angle, evokes a powerful sense of their presence in our world. My aim was to capture their immense scale and strength.”

These ancient herbivores inhabited the landscapes of what is now North America around 68 to 66 million years ago.

With its distinct bony frill, sharp beak, and three prominent horns, the Triceratops stands as one of the most recognizable dinosaurs from the prehistoric era.

The species undergoes four stages of growth—baby, juvenile, sub-adult, and adult—reaching full maturity around the age of 10.

During the sub-adult phase, the orientation of the Triceratops’ horns shifts to face forward, and the scalloped patterns on the frill become more pronounced.

This impressive work will be displayed for the next two years and marks the second public artwork curated by David Aaron, succeeding the bronze juvenile Tyrannosaurus Rex that once held the location.

Visitors can find the sculpture at 29 Berkeley Square, located on the corner of the square.