This manuscript is the third of 23 volumes titled “Cu Ing Tae Cu.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Ong Eya Baku receiving a command from the king to guard the village.
Colophon:
23 – 2 – 2486
27 – 3 – 1935
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 text on folio 1v is not part of “Cu Ing Tae Cu” – Volume 3.
- The text on folio 42v is not part of “Cu Ing Tae Cu” – Volume 3.