This manuscript is the 11th of 26 volumes titled “Lie Eng Cun.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of a dream of fighting with Si Heng Peng, a very evenly matched battle.
Colophon:
27 – 4 – 2488
5– 6 – 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.
- The text on pages 2r–2v is a warning for readers to always maintain the neatness of the manuscript. It is written on paper measuring 11.5 cm x 11 cm.