This manuscript is the eighth of 26 volumes titled “Lie Eng Cun.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Si Pi He Yang Pu constantly causing trouble that harms others, leading to them being taken far away.
Colophon:
21 – 4 – 2488
30 – 5 – 1937
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 cover is made from newspaper.
- There is no back cover.