This manuscript is the 12th of 23 volumes titled “Cu Ing Tae Cu.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Ke Si, who did not speak carelessly even while ill when talking with Cu Ang Tae Cu.
Colophon:
5 – 3 – 2486
7 – 4 – 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.”