This manuscript is the 71st of 93 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Tang Le Keng,” is a folk tale that tells the story about Go Ing Ong, Ting Bu Cia, and Kun Su devising a strategy.
Colophon:
20 – 1 – 2488
2 - 3 – 1937
Niyak sambungna
Other notes:
- The writing is dominated by the Lontarak 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.”
- On page 1r, there is another text in Latin script, written in blue ink.