This manuscript is the 10th of 25 volumes titled “Kin Ko Ki Ko An.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Ong Ki Uma feeling hopeless and worthless despite all the efforts he had made.
Colophon:
8 – 9 – 2484
26 – 10 – 1933
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.”