This manuscript is the 48th of 79 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Sam Po Kong,” is a folk tale that tells the story of the group of thieves who regarded Sam Po Kong as someone who always thought positively of others.
Colophon:
Hua 4 – 7 – 2477
He 11 – 8 – 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.”
- The paper is torn and eaten by termites, causing part of the text to be missing on pages 1r–3v.