This manuscript is the 10th of 21 volumes titled “Si Jin Kui.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Si Beng Tia, who struck someone at night and then left Hang Ho Eng Nga.
Colophon:
3 – 11 – 2479
14 – 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.”