This manuscript is the 12th of 23 volumes titled “San Tae, Sio Ciya.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Yang Pehang, who, after eating and drinking together with Peng Ji Heng, Oang Ing, and Ke Seng, meets Tio Ing.
Colophon:
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 is made from newspaper.
- The writing date is missing because it has been eaten away by termites.
- The paper is torn and eaten by termites, causing the text to be lost from pages 8r to 42v.