Tannin are isolated by extraction instead of going directly for column chromatography with led acetate precipitation of lead tannate is one of the option.
@Phillip Morris.... All I know is my water extract is enriched with tannins as I confirmed it by FeCl3 test. It gives dark blue precipitate after the addition of FeCl3. I ve no experience at all with tannins. It would be helpful if you could explain in detail whether it is hydrolysable tannins or condensed tannins. Any chance for isolation and characterization?