This manuscript is the 13th of 93 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Tang Le Keng,” is a folk tale that begins with the story of a restaurant owner revealing the address of Ko Ang Ji's residence.
Colophon:
25 - 9 – 2487
8 - 11 – 1936
Niyak sambungna
Other notes:
The writing is dominated by the Lontara Makassarese script, with some characters modified by Liem Kheng Yong, and features a combination with Hanzi.
Initially, this manuscript was rented out to the Peranakan Chinese community.
It is adapted from a Chinese folk legend.
There is a red stamp of the author that reads: “LIEM KHENG YONG-MAKASSAR.”