This manuscript is the 51st of 79 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Sam Po Kong,” is a folk tale that tells the story of Ui Hong Siyang wanting to witness the powers of King Ka Tae Siyang and asking him to demonstrate his abilities.
Colophon:
Niyak Inja Sambungna
Mannassa bate tulisikna Liem Keng Young ri Mangkasara
Hua 18 – 7 – 2477
He 25 – 8 – 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.”