This manuscript is the 16th of 22 volumes titled “San He Lan Tong.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Minister Ko Ong Eyang praising the king on his birthday. On that occasion, the ministers were invited to feast, drink, and momentarily forget about the war.
Colophon:
6 – 3 – 2483
11 – 4 – 1932
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.”