This manuscript is the 21st of 26 volumes titled “Lie Eng Cun.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Li Hujing and Sihu discussing the arrival of someone coming from the mountain — a former leader who is considered arrogant and without a prophet.
Colophon:
13 – 5 – 2488
21 – 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 are tears on both the front and back covers.