This manuscript is the first of 23 volumes titled “San Tae, Sio Ciya.” It is a folk tale that contains a story about a time when Hong Teya summoned all his ministers and heroes to hold a meeting to discuss the state of the kingdom at that time.
Colophon:
9 – 4 – 2488
8 – 5 – 1938
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 has come off.
- The paper is torn from folio 1r to 6v, causing the text to be lost.