This manuscript is the 23rd of 45 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Tek Ceng-Ngo Ho Peng Se,” is folk tale that tells the story of Heng Te Ya ordered his warrior minister to listen to his command.
Colophon:
28 – 8 – 2481
19 – 10 – 1930
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.”