This manuscript is the 16th of 79 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Sam Po Kong,” is afolk tale that tells the story of Tiang Lo hid from Eyang Katong.
Colophon:
Niyak Sambungna
Hua 24 – 5 – 2477
He 3– 7 – 1926
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.”
- In the middle of the manuscript text, there are holes caused by termite damage, resulting in much of the text being lost.