This manuscript is the 13th of 23 volumes titled “San Tae, Sio Ciya.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Sang Sio Ciu receiving a question from Kong Co Taeng Jing regarding who is assigned to count the number of security officers present.
Colophon:
4 – 5 – 2488
1 – 6 – 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 is made from newspaper.
- The back cover is missing.