This manuscript is the 24th of 79 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Sam Po Kong,” is folk tale that tells the story of Kio Liong Sing demonstrated his skills by engaging in a duel of supernatural powers with Hiyang Bungnga.
Colophon:
Hua 2 – 6 – 2477
He 11 – 7 – 1926
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.”
- There are traces of moisture on the manuscript paper.