This manuscript is the 40th of 45 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Tek Ceng-Ngo Ho Peng Se,” is folk tale that tells the story of Ho Ang Nga was once asked about his arrival in the city, and it turned out he came under orders to borrow some items.
Colophon:
1 – 10 – 2481
20 – 11 – 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.”
- There are termite damage marks from page 1r to 3v.