This manuscript is the 17th of 25 volumes titled “Kin Ko Ki Ko An.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Bung Sii Ciu marrying Cu Ti Hong, an ideal married couple—a smart man who married a respectable woman.
Colophon:
22 – 9 – 2484
9 – 11 – 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.”