This manuscript is the third of 21 volumes titled “Si Jin Kui.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of a disgraceful woman with wicked intentions and vile behavior—and worse still, despite her old age, she remained unaware of her wrongdoing.
Colophon:
20 – 10 – 2479
1 – 12 – 1928
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.”
- There is a notice to readers on folio 42r advising them not to lend this manuscript.