Possibly. I suppose it would depend on how they and the artifact functioned in their purposes.

[It sounds like neither of them were based on magic, but 'not magic' still leaves a wide range of possibilities, most well beyond his area of expertise.]

I can't say I'm not curious about it, but it's not something I'd want to test even if I could. My experience with the artifact only drove home the sanctity of choice and free will.