This manuscript is the 17th of 32 volumes titled “Si Teng San.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of a woman who feels she has lost her dignity after being treated disrespectfully by a man.
Colophon:
18 – 12 – 2479
28 – 1 – 1929
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.”