This manuscript is the 16th of 21 volumes titled “Si Jin Kui.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Ti Yong Ang, who was in a city to catch a tin thief. At another time, a man named Ca Ka Go Ang Soe entrusted a deeply respected child to a grand master or teacher.
Colophon:
15 – 11 – 2479
26 – 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.”